Arkansas Act 846 of 2023, Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1159, created the Arkansas Self-Funded Cyber Response Program.  Public school districts and public charter schools must participate in the program, which provides coverage for damages/losses caused by a cyberattack committed against a participating government entity.  The Arkansas Cyber Response Board will determine coverage for actual losses to an amount not to exceed $100,000.  

• The attached documents contain information on the Cyber Response Board and initial steps to take in the event of a cyberattack. 
• As required by Act 846, the Cyber Response Board developed an initial set of minimum cybersecurity standards for covered entities. Details of these standards will be emailed directly to district superintendents and technology directors.  

For questions regarding the Cyber Response Program, please contact Jeff Killingsworth at jeff.killingsworth@ade.arkansas.gov

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